Hellobee Boards Topic: How often do you get checked for skin cancer?

Hellobee Boards Topic: How often do you get checked for skin cancer? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:12:00 +0000 youboots on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer/page/2#post-2164342 Fri, 01 May 2015 15:52:57 +0000 youboots 2164342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ This is what I had, the photos make it look big and scary and obvious, but mine was none of those things. <a href="http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/squamous-cell-carcinoma" rel="nofollow">http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/squamous-cell-carcinoma</a> youboots on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer/page/2#post-2164339 Fri, 01 May 2015 15:51:27 +0000 youboots 2164339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @IRunForFun: yes. Mine was skin colored but the size of a mole and scaly- right next to my eyebrow. But they can be any color. The cut out a chunk of skin the size of a pea and I barely have a scar. IRunForFun on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer/page/2#post-2164318 Fri, 01 May 2015 15:33:08 +0000 IRunForFun 2164318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @youboots: Is it bad if there's something scab-like that comes off and grows back...? IRunForFun on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer/page/2#post-2164316 Fri, 01 May 2015 15:31:52 +0000 IRunForFun 2164316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I've only gotten full body checks by a derm twice, and I think that was w/in the past 4 years. This past year at my regular physical I asked the doctor to look at a couple spots and tell me if she thought I should have them checked at the derm but she said they were fine. Every time I go I'm absolutely convinced they'll tell me I need to have at least a few moles removed and checked, but each one I've been worried about I've been told is fine. I was also told they wouldn't remove any moles as "prevention." Lots of skin cancer in my family, so I'm paranoid. NorCalWayfarer on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer/page/2#post-2163957 Fri, 01 May 2015 11:55:06 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 2163957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Thank you for the reminder! I should go -- I spent a lot of time in the sun in my youth and didn't practice good sun protection :-/ Tanjowen on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2163952 Fri, 01 May 2015 11:50:54 +0000 Tanjowen 2163952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @NovBaby1112: Glad it was nothing serious! NovBaby1112 on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2163572 Fri, 01 May 2015 08:57:50 +0000 NovBaby1112 2163572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ good news- it was just a cherry angioma (sp?) that had formed and the full body check went well. Phew! she did recommend that everyone get checked once per year, so going to do that from now on. mamabolt on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160690 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:45:43 +0000 mamabolt 2160690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Annually. My brother was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma and seeing what he has been through would make anyone want to get checked. miramira on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160655 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:29:15 +0000 miramira 2160655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Never been checked because I've never noticed any suspicious moles or marks. SeptMomma12 on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160477 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 07:26:18 +0000 SeptMomma12 2160477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @NovBaby1112: Yeah, luckily it was caught really early (they called it stage 0), but it scared everyone in my life enough that they all went for skin checks. Even my OBs! I am a big fan of the dermatologist. Good luck! @2PeasinaPod: I've also had the numbing medication a few times during pregnancy. There's a certain one they need to use, but it's considered totally safe. blackbird on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160424 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 06:29:09 +0000 blackbird 2160424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I saw my derm when I had some birthmarks changed. He said that it was due to hormones. So now i just keep an eye on them....my skin has changed a lot with pregnancy and hormones and stuff, but nothing that falls within the ABCD realm. NovBaby1112 on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160403 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 06:03:14 +0000 NovBaby1112 2160403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @SeptMomma12: SO scary! That's what freaks me out the most! I have some freckles on my chest and back but I would never know if they looked "off". I only have 1 mole, under my boob, but iwant to just get it removed just im case! It worries me. Mrs.KMM on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160343 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 23:21:44 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2160343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I only go when I notice something concerning. @2PeasinaPod: I had 2 spots removed while I was pregnant and they had no issues numbing them. matador84 on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160241 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 20:51:26 +0000 matador84 2160241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I've never been, but need to go--DH is on me to have a mole removed on my chest that I got as result of tanning. It freaks me out to have it removed though! Mrs. Pickle on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160233 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 20:47:03 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2160233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I go yearly for a skin check. I usually wind up having a mole removed and checked. woodentulip on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160226 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 20:38:19 +0000 woodentulip 2160226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Wow. I have never heard of this. So I go..um...never. My husband has asked a doc about a couple of moles and had one removed and checked, but has never had a regular 'check' suggested. Any Canadian Bees do this? SeptMomma12 on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160224 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 20:35:47 +0000 SeptMomma12 2160224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had melanoma when I was pregnant with my son (had surgery to remove it at 15 weeks), so I go every 3 months. This was a spot I never could have found on my own, so I am a huge advocate for skin checks. It just looked like a normal freckle, which I have tons of, but the dermatologist noticed some odd borders when he looked at it using his little magnifying tool. DesertDreams88 on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160210 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 20:16:47 +0000 DesertDreams88 2160210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My MIL had skin cancer, so my DH is genetically more at risk, and he has moles / marks EVERYWHERE.... he only goes once a year :( He should go at least twice a year. He's had two moles removed. SugarplumsMom on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160195 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 19:58:12 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2160195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I've never gone. But I should! I don't have many moles, but I have a scar on my shoulder that I've been worried about. I keep putting off making an appointment. Mrs. Bee on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160192 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 19:53:16 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2160192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ i try to go every year. i'm pretty mole-y. ValentineMommy on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160098 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:46:41 +0000 ValentineMommy 2160098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I've never been, but DS is going to go to have a mole checked out. I'm going to make an appt for myself when I'm there. I have a TON of beauty marks. 2littlepumpkins on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160097 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:44:53 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2160097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I went last year after a mysterious bump and now I'm going to try to go every year. I have a family history of melanoma. NovBaby1112 on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160087 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:33:55 +0000 NovBaby1112 2160087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @youboots: no, I just noticed this thing on me which I thought was a scab as it is very small and sort of red/pink...but it hasn't fallen off and now soft to the touch, not hard like a scab, if that makes sense? I made an appt Friday to get it looked at along with a full body check, so we'll see... PurplePeony on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2160019 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:02:29 +0000 PurplePeony 2160019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I go every two years, which is my derm's recommendation for me (he would make different recommendations for other people based on their specific situations). But if I notice anything weird or different, I'm supposed to call and make an appointment sooner. Mrs. Pen on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2159972 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:26:08 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2159972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had a mole removed a few years ago, it was sent to the lab and returned as benign! I just watch for new marks, but I still have an annual physical. Eminthevalley on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2159969 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:25:45 +0000 Eminthevalley 2159969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I've only gone once, but I just read something in Health magazine about doing self-checks every month, marking anything new or different on a "body map" so you can track any changes. Seemed like a good enough idea but don't know how many people actually do this. youboots on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2159966 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:24:11 +0000 youboots 2159966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @NovBaby1112: does it come off then grow back? NovBaby1112 on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2159950 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:15:36 +0000 NovBaby1112 2159950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @LulaBee: I have no clue, before I just called a dermatologist and went but then got a crazy bill bc my PCP didn't refer me. But now I have a different plan and do not need a referral so I might just make an appt with a derm. @youboots: eek, I'm so nervous! I hope it's nothing, but I thought it was a scab, but it's been there for like a month. LulaBee on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2159874 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:17:51 +0000 LulaBee 2159874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I've always thought I should go and after reading this, I will as soon as I'm not pregnant anymore. I've had a few precancerous moles removed but no one has ever done a full body check. Do you have to get a referral from your GP? Or just make an appt. with a dermatologist? youboots on "How often do you get checked for skin cancer?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-get-checked-for-skin-cancer#post-2159863 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:13:29 +0000 youboots 2159863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @NovBaby1112: go now!! Those are the reasons I got cancer. The good news is now I am really careful with my skin since then and it looks great, like better than when I was 25.